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bbbenny and Plowman do a day of tuning
I had the opportunity to witness some tuning tips first hand today. The Plowman came to bbbenny's, like a doctor with a bag of goodies in hand, and I just let all of it sink in while bbbenny did the work to his carbs. Ok, so I put the steering wheel shroud on his column. And bbbenny's friend Mr. Weaver stopped by too! Thanks for another missing piece of the puzzle Mr. Weaver! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif
I am not a racer, but everthing made sense to me as I watched. I can't wait to hear how the car does after the finishing touches are put to the test. Good luck bbbenny and nice work Plowman! Ken and Joe did a beautiful job on the car too! Here are a few pictures of the carbs and car. [image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0384.jpg[/image] [image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0386.jpg[/image] [image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0385.jpg[/image] [image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0389.jpg[/image] I thought that this was just cool! [image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0388.jpg[/image] Benny, you don't have windshield wipers on that car! What is the washer bottle doing back there??? [image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0391.jpg[/image] [image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0393.jpg[/image] [image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0396.jpg[/image] [image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0401.jpg[/image] [image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0402.jpg[/image] [image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0403.jpg[/image] [image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0404.jpg[/image] [image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0400.jpg[/image] For those of you who don't know the Plowman or bbbenny, they are truly two guys that love the hobby! I mean eat breath and sleep it! Speaking of eating....ask the Plowman how good his wife's apple cake is! MMMMMMM! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif Sammy, I think you will have to switch to that CAKE! Thanks for the fun day! |
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BBBenny is one of a kind...in a good way! Is Plowman the guy in this picture? If so...he was a hoot! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif
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Nope, I think that is BBBenny's cousin Mike? But yes, he is a hoot! I met him at Vargo last year.
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Bruce, it's ok! You just had a glitch. It happens. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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Very, very cool looking piece. Must be a hoot!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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Nice photo coverage Jed!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
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Me and my pop (Plowman). Pic is about 5 years old.
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Yea but your dad don't age! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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Benny, you don't have windshield wipers on that car! What is the washer bottle doing back there??? http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0391.jpg[/image] [/ QUOTE ] I'm gonna say he's using it as a radiator catch can... |
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I still think that car would go FASTER with a less restrictive and bigger fuel line! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif
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He is Rob...that's pretty cool, see where the hose goes behind the fender https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif
Nice Benny https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif Mike |
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[b] Looking GOOD Benny!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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He is Rob...that's pretty cool, see where the hose goes behind the fender https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif Nice Benny https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif There were a lot of cool things done to his Nova. I knew he used it for the overflow and it's legal too. BBBenny told me so. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif Mike [/ QUOTE ] |
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Me and my pop (Plowman). Pic is about 5 years old. http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...lowmannova.jpg [/ QUOTE ] Ok, so who's Nova are you too standing by???? Do tell! |
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That is my pop's car and it has looked that way since I can remember. I was born in 1975 and have got a pretty good memory https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif
Car was bought off Bash Speed Shop about 1970/71. It had a big block in in with Bash and had a fairly successful east coast career. He got the car with the engine and trans removed as well as most of the speed parts. It has the original 12 bolt in it though, original vinyl top and is a non SS car. A 1971 LT1 small block was installed and he painted the car about the same time. It's a real sleeper, but the rest of the details should be in another thread. Correct me if I am wrong on anything. |
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Well, we better see something on the Plowman's Sleeper then!
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There will be a time for that. Right now we're all waiting to see what Benny's cooking up!
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I think we could be seein some low 11's, maybe high 10's if he can hook it. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif
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Mid 10's! with his updated combination! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif
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I beleive the car has mid 10 potential, but as you mentioned before the fuel line will need to be upgraded and that fast without a cage can cause a lot of flex in the car. On second thought I'm not sure I wanna wish that on ol' Benny.
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The tracks probably won't let him run that fast without a cage. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif
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The tracks probably won't let him run that fast without a cage. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif [/ QUOTE ] They will once. Then he'll get the "word". https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif |
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Better get the spray guns and black paint ready for the roll cage!
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I beleive the car has mid 10 potential, but as you mentioned before the fuel line will need to be upgraded and that fast without a cage can cause a lot of flex in the car. On second thought I'm not sure I wanna wish that on ol' Benny. [/ QUOTE ] I'm assuming you guys mean a "bar" and not a full blown "cage", which only comes into play at 9.99/135? Also, what size is the fuel line? Granted, he's running a pair of carbs, but their are cars in the FAST class running 10s/130+ with "stock" fuel line, and the Hemis are doing it with multiple carbs...? Has the car shown any fuel issues so far?? |
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Yeah, Plowman corrected me on the bar vs cage thing. I meant a bar would be nice.
Thanks for posting about this Rob. I trust you know how to overcome some of the limitations people can experience with 3/8th fuel line. I'm very open to any comments your suggestions you have. I don't know much about FAST, but do they use electric fuel pumps in discrete locations? Benny has an Edelbrock electric pump right now. I beleive they were going to increase the fuel pressure to around 9 or 10 psi. If they see the fuel pressure dropping during a pass, I guess they will adjust the pressure up around 13 psi? I'm not sure if anyone knows what fuel pressure was looking like during a pass, so I don't want to speculate too much, but I am loking forward to thoughts on building a 10 second fuel system with 3/8th line! |
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[ QUOTE ] The tracks probably won't let him run that fast without a cage. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif [/ QUOTE ] They will once. Then he'll get the "word". https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif [/ QUOTE ] Gee maybe we should've left the roll cage in. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif Joe |
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Love this shot. Wheel and tire combo. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d/100_0403.jpg
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Hey they look like Cragar Anniversary caps! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif
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Ha! Glenn, this is the shot where the trunk lid is blocking me! LOL! Plowman did a tune on my Nova late last night and she runs like a top! The Plowman says that there's more in her and we need to do a little more fine tuning!
Thanks again Plowman! The ride home was nice and smooth! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif |
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I'd love to be there longer than 30 minutes the next time you guys get together.
That 70 you have is very tastfully done man. It's timeless, which is tough for a young person to do. I look forward to getting a ride in it soon. I suspect there could be a whole Nova contingency getting together at the Atco Nostalgic drags in a few weeks. What do you guys say? |
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Update, on the 70 nova. As long as everything is ready, I;ll be running the car at Atco on may 3rd. Hope to go fast.BBBenny https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif
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ATCO DRAGWAY, vavavavoooomway! A fast track, especially for red novas! And with Paul "The Plowman" tunin..........NO end in site for power! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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BBBenny is one of a kind...in a good way! Is Plowman the guy in this picture? If so...he was a hoot! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif Gee...that's an understatement! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif BBBenny is one guy who indeed likes to have some fun. Bashton |
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Nova DRAGS! Woo Hoo!
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Up date on the hot rod. Frame rails and eight point cage installed. New aluminum racing seat, five point belts. We;ll have the results on the updated car, next weekend. Atco!!!!!!BBBenny https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif
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Your the man BB! Glad you are going to be safe cause you are going to go FAST! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif
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